Iroshizuku Ink
The name Iroshizuku is a combination of the Japanese words Iro (Coloring), expressing high standards and variation of colors, and Shizuku (Droplet), that embodies the very image of dripping water. Each ink name derives from the expressions of beautiful Japanese natural landscapes and plants, all of which contribute to the depth of each individual hue.
Yu-Yake Sunset (Burnt Orange)
This shade of orange conjures up the sky, painted by the evening sunset on a clear day.
laurenseraph (verified owner) –
A beautiful colour that I bought for proofreading/marking up manuscripts, but it’s too wet for that. Normally wetness is a good thing, but in this case it takes too long to dry on standard photocopy paper (Rotatrim 80gsm) and it’s not ideal when you’re trying to put down a fine line with an EF nib. The problem might be solved with a Japanese EF nib rather than a western one, but for the moment, I find Kaweco Sunrise Orange to be a much cheaper and more practical ink for proofreading if you like orange.
Yu-Yake is dark enough to be used for general writing purposes, but bright enough that it wouldn’t be my first choice. Overall I’d say it’s a smooth wet ink with a gorgeous sunset glow but isn’t versatile enough to warrant such a hefty price tag.